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Arlen

AHR-lin

Popularity

#6174

rising

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

8,023

Peak Year

#215 in 1934

First Recorded

1909

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Arlen, which might be a surname derived from a place name. It is also speculated to be related to the Irish name Arlen.

Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Harold Arlen

    American composer of popular music

  • Richard Arlen

    American actor in silent and sound films

Personality Traits

IntelligentCreativeIndependentPractical

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